Teaching Philosophy Statement - October 2012 To be a successful educator entails much more than the ability to teach material to individual learners. A good teacher possesses the ability to understand, engage, and encourage their students. At the heart of this statement lies the acceptance that each learner is different and requires different teaching strategies. It is essential to have many tools in our belts to be able to cater to individual needs. Classrooms should be set up in such a manner that different learning styles can be met in a timely and practical matter. By acknowledging and accepting this I take on the responsibility to engage each type of learner in ways that best meet their styles. I intend to challenge myself by constantly incorporating new forms of teaching; I will not get comfortable with teaching only one way. Each learner deserves an equal opportunity to acquire the knowledge needed to succeed. Along with acquiring knowledge and skill comes reflection. I feel very strongly about allowing my students time to reflect on their experiences (past, present, and future) and how their learning is shaped by these occurrences. This process will encourage critical thinking, something that is essential to higher order thinking. Schooling should not be about hearing the bell ring and finishing that particular subject for the day. I believe education is cross-curricular; learning one subject should not halt when another begins. Instead as educators we should aim to incorporate learning outcomes for as many different program objectives as possible. Who is to say just because you are teaching science you cannot also teach the importance of reading and writing (ELA objectives). I want my students to have a well-rounded education as well as the ability to make links between subjects. This skill encourages learners to make real-life connections to what they are learning. Successful education requires not only the involvement of teachers but also parents and the community. As a group we are all accountable for teaching the generations of the future. It is the responsibility of society as a whole to educate these learner’s and allow them all the opportunities we can to ensure they achieve all they are capable of. If our children and youth are robbed of these possibilities we have failed as a society. Parents, teachers, and the community need to form a partnership to create a positive environment for our children that fosters exploration and growth. The education of our children and youth does not only influence them, it shapes society as a whole. All students have the ability to acquire knowledge and succeed. As I teacher I do not take this responsibility lightly. I believe in equal opportunities for all; my classroom will reflect this by meeting the needs of all learners. I will strive to create a positive learning environment for my students; one which fosters creativity, exploration, and collaboration.

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